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Bernard Buffet (1928-1999)
Patron--la salle de lecture, 1959
Oil, pencil, ink, and crayon on Rives paper
19-1/2 x 25-3/4 inches (49.5 x 65.4 cm) (sheet)
Signed and dated lower center: Bernard Buffet 59

PROVENANCE:
Galerie David et Garnier, Paris.

NOTE:
This work is a maquette for the stage set of the play "Patron" by Marcel Aymè for the Roland Petit Ballets.

The authenticity of this painting has been confirmed by Galerie Maurice Garnier.




Condition Report*: On stable paper support with raw edges and Rives watermark. Galerie David et Garnier stamp on sheet verso, along with 'Pa 9' in black ink. A few instances of finely patterned craquelure affecting the black oil paint. Slight discoloration and some minor chipping and bumping to extreme edges and corners of sheet. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Sheet is floated and framed under glass.
Framed Dimensions 26 X 32 Inches
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Auction Dates
November, 2022
17th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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Sold on Nov 17, 2022 for: $47,500.00
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